He said a programme of events here in Wales is still being developed, but that it would be 'complementary' to that which happens in England. However he wouldn't say whether or not children from every Welsh school would visit WWI battlefield sites as is happening in England.

The horrific events in Woolwich yesterday will be condemned by communities across Wales.

I have today spoken to Brigadier Napier, the Army Commander for Wales, to express solidarity with the Armed Services and to send our deepest condolences to the family of the serviceman killed yesterday.

As Chair of the Faith Communities Forum, I am proud that Wales is a multi-cultural society that enjoys the experiences and vibrancy that this brings to our country.

Now is not the time to point fingers and play into the hands of these isolated attackers, but is a time to build on the strong unity of our communities and defy the very nature of these barbaric attacks.

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The First Minister Carwyn Jones says he's been given assurances that the Wales bill announced in the Queen's speech could be expanded to include the devolution of 'minor taxes' such as Air Passenger Duty and Stamp Duty which would allow the Welsh Government to borrow money for large-scale projects.

But he's given a cool response to planned changes to the way the Assembly is elected which is the initial purpose of the Draft Bill. A spokesperson said:

The First Minister welcomes the indication he has been given today that the Draft Wales Bill could be a potential vehicle for implementing the recommendations from Silk Part One. With regards to electoral arrangements, we believe these should be dealt with in Wales by Assembly Members

A Welsh Government official will be permanently based in San Francisco, First Minister Carwyn Jones has revealed.

Working at the British Consulate, the official will promote Wales to potential investors.

Mr Jones made the announcement while on a trade mission in California - where he is leading a delegation of 18 Welsh businesses during his four-day visit.

He said: "San Francisco has one of the world's most famous sites with the Golden Gate Bridge - and our presence here in the city can be described as Wales' bridge to the vast west coast economy.

"The Consulate provides us with the perfect base to promote what Wales can offer to businesses and potential investors.

"It is the duty of the Welsh Government to do all it can to attract high quality investment and to achieve this we need to be visible in markets such as the west coast."

Before leaving for the US at the start of the week, the Welsh Labour leader spoke of his hope that his trip would help open doors for Wales in Silicon Valley.

On Monday it was announced that a deal signed in San Francisco could create up to 100 jobs at Carmarthenshire-based Hydro Industries.

The creation of a new Welsh Government presence in San Francisco comes after the First Minister held talks on potential economic links with the Mayor of San Francisco Edwin Lee and the Governor's Office.

Mr Jones added: "We have a simple message - Wales is open for business, is an excellent environment to locate and is welcoming to companies."

Welsh Government officials say the value of Welsh exports to North America has improved over the last three years before dipping slightly over the last 12 months.

A spokesman said: "Wales exported £915 million to North America in the third quarter of 2012, compared to more than £1bn in the third quarter of 2011."

The Welsh Government is releasing £30 million of funds today in the second phase of the Wales Economic Growth Fund.

The money will go towards creating jobs, growth and wealth in Wales, safeguarding up to 3,000 jobs and helping about 200 businesses.

In the first phase, more than £31million was committed to support 119 business investment projects around Wales with the potential to create some 1800 jobs and safeguard around 1,600 jobs.

The new Fund will be delivered in two stages– the first is geared to support the needs of smaller businesses requiring funding of between £50,000 and £100,000. The second will open in autumn for businesses requiring larger investment of over £100,000.

It will act as an economic stimulus and provide the capital that businesses in Wales need to invest in new equipment, grow their companies, win new contracts and create jobs and wealth.

The First Minister and Welsh Secretary David Jones will today highlight what more they feel can be done to get young people into employment.

At the first Jobs Summit for Wales, a number of businesses and organisations from across Wales have been invited to discuss how to offer more work experience, internships and apprenticeship opportunities for young people.

Recent figures show that the number of people between the age of 16-24 who weren't employed in Wales between October 2011 and September 2012 stood at 51,000. This has stayed roughly the same since 2009.

The biggest issue for many young people in Wales is a lack of practical on-the-job experience, which counts for a lot when trying to impress a potential employer.

We're giving employers real incentive to give young people in Wales a job, and a payment of £2,275 is available to them for every 18-24 year-old they take on, who has been out of work for six months or more.